File seperatly or jointly

[d_fortunati]

got divorced in tax year 2018 do I need to file married or divorced

[JohnW15]

If you were divorced in 2018, you'd only be able to file as married if you re-married later in 2018.  If you weren't married at the end of 2018, you can file as single or, if it applies to you, as head of household.